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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.80, 30,621.52 and 12,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.80, 30,621.52 and 12,760.48 is: 17,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.80 : 30,621.52 = 12,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.80/30,621.52 = 12,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.80x = 30,621.52 × 12,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.80x = 390,745,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,745,293.53/22,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.02

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